Juventus confirmed that Francisco Conceicao will undergo conservative therapy rather than surgery after suffering a left shoulder injury in the 3-0 defeat against Lazio. The club also said he has already started rehabilitation.
Club statement
A statement on the Juventus website read: "Following the injury to his left shoulder suffered against Lazio, Francisco Conceicao underwent diagnostic tests at JMedical this morning. The examinations showed a glenohumeral dislocation, which was amended yesterday evening. The player will undergo conservative therapy and has already begun the rehabilitation process."
Injury details
According to the Juventus statement on the club website, Conceicao suffered the injury during Juventus's 3-0 defeat against Lazio. The statement said diagnostic tests at JMedical showed a glenohumeral dislocation.
Possible absence
Reports from various outlets in Italy suggest that Conceicao will still be ruled out until the November international break. If he is ruled out until the November international break, Conceicao would miss matches against Lecce, Genoa, Napoli and Fiorentina in Serie A and Rennes and AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.